https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=169286 The High Court quashed a complaint against officials of the Excise and Customs Department, citing protection under section 108 of the Gold (Control) Act, 1968, for actions done in good faith. The Supreme Court upheld the decision, finding no valid reason for interference under Article 136 of the Constitution of India. The incident involved a raid on a jewellery shop and a cloth shop, with injuries sustained by both parties. The Court concluded that the Customs officials' actions were not dacoity but part of an investigation into potential illegal activities, given the presence of licensed individuals. The appeal was dismissed, emphasizing the importance of respecting statutory provisions. en-us Fri, 06 Feb 1981 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 11:10:55 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=169286 The High Court quashed a complaint against officials of the Excise and Customs Department, citing protection under section 108 of the Gold (Control) Act, 1968, for actions done in good faith. The Supreme Court upheld the decision, finding no valid reason for interference under Article 136 of the Constitution of India. The incident involved a raid on a jewellery shop and a cloth shop, with injuries sustained by both parties. The Court concluded that the Customs officials' actions were not dacoity but part of an investigation into potential illegal activities, given the presence of licensed individuals. The appeal was dismissed, emphasizing the importance of respecting statutory provisions. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 06 Feb 1981 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=169286